Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts

Friday, 6 July 2012

Sony Xperia Sola Review | Specs | Price

The Sony Xperia Sola has been designed on Android platform and has been loaded with some of the most sought after features for an enhanced user experience. This mobile phone promises an optimised performance with Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system running on a dual core processor that has a clock speed of 1 GHz. In addition to this, the Xperia Sola has been embedded with 512 MB of RAM to efficiently handle multi-tasking. The operating system is upgradable to Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Key Features

  • Android v2.3 OS
  • 5 MP Primary Camera
  • 3.7-inch TFT Touchscreen
  • 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • FM Radio
  • Wi-Fi Enabled
  • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
This Sony phone comes loaded with a 3.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen that supports a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels for clear and crisp picture quality. Also, Sony has introduced the floating screen feature with this phone to help you highlight an icon on the screen by moving your finger over it before you tap on it to open. This feature is meant to avoid accidental touch on other icons. This floating screen, in addition to the Timescape user interface, promises a dynamic user experience. The Xperia Sola has incorporated Mobile Bravia Engine technology for color management, noise reduction, and sharpness filtering apart from contrast management to reproduce life-like graphics and images. Also, the Sola comes with a scratch-resistant screen.

This Sony Xperia sports a 5 megapixel camera on its back to help you capture and store live action in vibrant stills. However, its ability to record videos with 1280 x 720 pixels of resolution and that too at 30 frames per second, empowers you to capture your surroundings in moving stills. Additionally, the LED flash present with the camera helps you get clear visuals even in dim light. Some of the other noticeable features include HD recording, 3D sweep panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus and 16x of digital zoom.

Design

The Sony Xperia Sola gives you the feel of a well-built device with its candy bar shape and plastic body. The back side of the phone has got a soft touch rubber finish for comfortable handling. Also, it houses the camera along with the flash. On the right side of the device, you will find the lock-key and volume rocker. With this phone, you don’t need to look for the camera option in the menu bar as the 2 stage button provides you direct access to it. Sony has embedded this phone with accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass and light sensor.

Storage and Battery

The Xperia Sola is powered by a 1320 mAh battery that promises to deliver a talk time of up to 6 hours and a standby time of up to 475 hours. To meet all your storage related requirements, this phone has incorporated 8 GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 32 GB with a microSD card.

Connectivity and Features

The Sony Xperia Sola has on-boarded most of the communication features to deliver an optimised user experience. You can opt to connect with the world of Internet through GPRS and EDGE technologies that utilise 2G waves surrounding you. However, if fast internet browsing is your requirement then the 3G support in this phone will help you connect to the third generation network. The WiFi feature lets you benefit from the nearest WiFi hotspot to connect with the Internet.
This phone supports A-GPS with Google maps that assist you in figuring out your way through an unknown city. This Android based phone comes with USB and Bluetooth feature to enable exchange of files and data with other devices in your vicinity. This Sony mobile phone takes care of your entertainment related requirement with a music player, video player and FM Radio. The 3D Surround Sound feature in addition to the xLoud Audio Filter Technology promises to create close to real life listening experience. The DLNA compliance of this device helps you pair it with a range of other devices.

Sony Xperia Sola Price in India: Rs. 19999 

Monday, 2 July 2012

Sony Tablet S Review | Specs | Price

Renowned for its success in entertainment technology, Sony has finally gained entry into the Tablet arena with its first venture, the Tablet S, which created a buzz all over the world, even before the Tablet was released. This is an Android v3.2 Tablet, running the Honeycomb Operating System, and accelerated by a strong 1 GHz ARM Cortex A9 Dual Core processor. The processor is more than adequate at handling graphics-demanding applications like HD video and games. This entertainment and productivity device comes equipped with 1 GB RAM.

Key Features

  • Android v3.2 (Honeycomb) Operating System
  • 9.4 inch TFT LCD Touchscreen
  • ARM Cortex A9 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • 5 MP Primary and 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
  • Wi-Fi Enabled
The Sony S has a primary 5 megapixel HD camera powered by Exmor Sensor and a 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera ideal for video calls over the Internet. The Tablet sports a dazzling 9.4-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800. Sony has used its proprietary TruBlack technology while designing this highly responsive, swift and smooth touchscreen. This technology is also used in Sony's world-famous Bravia televisions.

Design

The Sony Tablet S is built in a unique folded form factor, fitting comfortably in your hand, with a subtle bezel adding extra grip and a fingerprint-prone plastic back. The Tablet gives you the feel of a little keyboard while typing as the screen is slightly inclined, which makes it comfortable to work on while the Tablet is placed on a desk. This lightweight gadget has an ergonomic design that helps you operate the Tablet with ease.

Measuring only 0.8-inches in thickness at the top, the Tablet graduates to 0.3-inches towards the bottom. The Tablet has 1 USB 2.0 port for you to connect your pen drive or hard drive and access files. This Sony Tablet is integrated with a 3-Axis Accelerometer and the Ambient Light Sensor. The device is also provided with a Digital compass and a Gyro Sensor for navigation.

Storage and Battery

The Tablet S comes with 16 GB internal storage which can be extended up to 64 GB by means of a microSD or microSDHC card. The Tablet also supports almost all Video and Audio formats, which gives you the liberty to store a large number of multimedia files on the card. The Tablet runs on a powerful battery which easily lasts 8 hours with a movie looping and active Wi-Fi. Furthermore, the Tablet gives you a music time of up to 31 hours.

Connectivity and Features

This variant of the Tablet S has a wide range of Internet connectivity options to choose from. The Sony S conforms to 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi standards for Internet connectivity. The Tablet is integrated with a v2.1 Bluetooth which is backward compatible with the v1.2, for faster data transfer. The Bluetooth supports EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HID, SPP and OPP formats.

Additional Features

This entry-level Tablet from Sony is equipped with a GPS to guide you through routes while you are on the move. To enhance your audio-visual experience, this device has built-in stereo speakers for exceptional audio clarity and a built-in monaural microphone for video conferencing. You can also connect an external mic to the Tablet as it has a microphone jack as well.

Renowned for its technology in gaming, Sony has pre-installed its brainchild with the PlayStation Suite which makes it the first Tablet capable of playing PlayStation and PSP games via the included emulator. This PS suite is complemented by Dynamic xLOUD Sound to deliver excellent audio effects.

Sony (SGPT111IN/S) Tablet S Price in India: Rs. 22990

Sunday, 1 July 2012

Sony PS Vita (Wi-Fi) Review | Specs | Price

Travel through the time vortex with the renegade time lord with Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock, burn some rubber with F1 2011 or join a young boy on his crazy adventures with Ben 10 Galactic Racing while you are on-the-go. This handheld gaming console from Sony is an ideal companion for passionate gamers in search of a weapon of impeccable quality and performance, all rolled into one.

 The combined power of the ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core) CPU and the SGX543MP4+ GPU gives you graphics akin to the large consoles. With this Sony PS Vita, you carry a complete entertainment solution in your back pocket. You can listen to your favorite tracks, watch the latest movies, view memorable photographs and surf the World Wide Web with this console.

Design & Power

With dimensions of 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5 mm, this portable console from Sony fits easily your bag or purse. Weighing 260 g, the PS Vita console is light-weight and fits comfortably in the palm of your hands. Ergonomically designed, the Vita makes gaming easy and intuitive.

You can enjoy a whole new gaming experience on this eighth generation handheld console. You have the freedom to choose between several interfaces for gaming like a capacitive touchscreen, the rear touch pad, motion control and analog controls. This device has a six-axis motion sensing systems and a three-axis electronic compass. This feature lets you control in-game actions by simply moving the Vita in your hand.

The 5 inch OLED touchscreen (16:9) has a resolution of 960 x 544 pixels that effortlessly brings every game to life. This touchscreen can be used for both navigation and gaming action input purposes. The 16 million colors of this console let you enjoy in-game animation and graphics to the fullest. The rear panel of the Sony PS Vita has an ingenious multi touch pad for gaming inputs only.

Elegant and sturdy, the PS Vita is real eye-catcher. The analog controller arrangement is familiar and intuitive. The triangle, square, circle and cross action button sit on the right of the gadget, while the D-pad is on the left. You also have the power, home, start, volume and select buttons to make this interface user-friendly. This Sony console also has right and left shoulder pads in place for action inputs whenever necessary.

An interesting feature of this handheld console is the analog stick placed on right and left side of the device. The analog sticks let you game with higher precision and pin-point accuracy. To play new games, simply insert a compatible Vita game card into the PlayStation Vita card slot. Alternatively, you can also play games stored on compatible memory cards by inserting it the designated slot. You have a multi-use port which can be used to connect the PS Vita console to other devices via USB, DC IN or even for Stereo Out/Mono In.

To enjoy music or movies privately, plug in your earphones into the designated stereo mini headset jack. Furthermore, you are also provided with an accessory port to enhance the overall functionality of this high-performing gaming device.

The Sony PlayStation Vita runs on a lithium ion battery pack with a capacity of 2210 mAh that gives you hours of non-stop multimedia fun. You can recharge the battery using the provided 5 V DC adaptor.

Performance and Connectivity
 
This handheld console from Sony lets you connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.You can also connect to several devices via Bluetooth technology. The Sony PS Vita handheld gaming console sports two cameras, one on the front panel and other on the rear. The camera can take images at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (VGA).

You and your friends can enjoy your favorite playlists or watch a funny TV show as this gaming console is designed with built-in stereo speakers. This Sony console also has a built-in microphone, which comes handy for games that require voice input.

Online Features

With wireless connectivity on your fingertips, you can log onto to the PlayStation Store and access a world of goodies. You can plan online games and keep a track of your scores, even compare it to world's best gamers. You can also download a fascinating range of games, demos, wallpapers, themes and more. You can further customize and optimize your Vita with apps.

 Sony PS Vita Price in India: Rs. 19990